Canon A1400 vs Nikon S5300

The following is a complete overview of the Canon A1400 versus Nikon S5300, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the A1400 (16MP) and the S5300 (16MP) is very comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A1400 was unveiled 6 months prior to the S5300 and they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the A1400 matches up against the S5300 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot A1400 & Nikon Coolpix S5300. The full galleries are viewable at Canon A1400 Gallery & Nikon S5300 Gallery.

If you are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon A1400 has exterior measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs) while the Nikon S5300 has measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 138 grams (0.30 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the A1400 compared to the S5300.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A1400 and S5300 is 93 and 95 respectively.

More often than not, it is hard to picture the gap in sensor dimensions simply by seeing specs. The pic here may give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the A1400 and S5300.

All in all, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical megapixels and you can expect comparable quality of pictures although you need to consider the age of the cameras into account.